Week 12 is here, and with it comes the unfortunate realization that the fantasy football season is mostly in the books already. For some unfortunately, the look ahead to next season has begun already. If that’s the case for you, allow me to remind you that there are still 6 weeks remaining in the WNST salary cap fantasy football game. That means that there are 6 fresh chances to make this fantasy season a positive one. Since the money is going to the 3 highest single week scores, you’re no further out of the money today than anyone outside of the current top 3. Those 3 by the way are still Ravenators in 1st with 209 points, and goobirds and PlayLikeARaven tied for second with 195 points. Eclipsing either of those scores would position you squarely in the money. So what are you waiting for?

Congrats as well to dens team, who came in with the highest score for week 11, although it wasn’t enough to get them into the money, they too have 6 more shots at winning.

Also, a reminder that there’s an extra heavy dose of Thursday football this week; with the Cowboys and Lions hosting their usual Thanksgiving Day games, against the Raiders and Packers this year, respectively. And in the Thursday nightcap, the Giants will travel to Denver to face the Broncos, in a game that someone is bound to win. Don’t forget to make your lineup adjustments early. And as always, watch the injury report, trust your gut, and have fun. If it’s not fun, you’re doing it wrong.

Here are this week’s rankings, with a reminder that they’re formulary; two parts player performance, one part defensive expectations, with minor adjustments for injuries, anomalies and changes in role. The formulary numbers are listed in parentheses behind each player, with the lower numbers being best. The lowest possible number is 3.

Quarterbacks

1. Aaron Rodgers @ DET (4)

2. Kurt Warner @ TEN (19) *watch his health; Leinhart would be about 12th if it’s him

3. Brett Favre vs. CHI (23)

4. Phillip Rivers vs. KC (24)

5. Peyton Manning @ HOU (26)

6. Matt Hasselbeck @ St.L (28)

7. Carson Palmer vs. CLE (29)

8. Josh Freeman @ ATL (30)

9. Matt Ryan vs. TB (32)

10. Vince Young vs. AZ (32)

11. Drew Brees vs. NE (33)

12. Donavan McNabb vs. WAS (33)

13. Ben Roethlisberger @ BAL (35) *be careful, one good hit could end his day